Violence Free Minnesota
Coverage of Violence Free Minnesota in the Nexus archive.
- Minnesota’s new law strengthens enforcement of firearm surrender in domestic violence cases
Minnesota implemented a new law (HF 4075) effective August 1 to standardize firearm surrender for individuals prohibited from possessing guns, such as those under qualifying court orders or certain criminal convictions. The law establishes a 10-day deadline for surrendering firearms to law enforcement, licensed dealers, or third parties and mandates compliance hearings if proof of transfer is not filed, aiming to address inconsistent enforcement across counties.
- Charges: Fairmont police officer allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, threatened to kill her
A Fairmont police officer, Dustin Wade Schwebke, faces multiple charges including felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct, terroristic threats, and domestic assault after his wife reported years of abuse and threats. Schwebke was placed on administrative leave and is scheduled for an omnibus hearing on Aug. 11.
- Granite Falls man sentenced to over 106 years in prison on 27 counts of criminal sexual conduct
A Granite Falls man was sentenced to over 106 years in prison for 27 counts of criminal sexual conduct, with assaults occurring from July 2022 to December 2023. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office described the crimes as violent, involving physical harm and blackmail through recorded footage.
- Minneapolis man jailed after allegedly stabbing a woman on Pillsbury Avenue
A Minneapolis man was jailed after allegedly stabbing a woman on Pillsbury Avenue following a verbal argument. The 49-year-old was charged with second-degree domestic assault after the incident left the woman with non-life-threatening injuries.